Taylor Helps Colts Turn Table On Patriots With 27-17 Victory
Dec 18, 2021, 9:31 PM
Jonathan Taylor #28 of the Indianapolis Colts carries the ball during the first quarter against the New England Patriots at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 18, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
(Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jonathan Taylor ran for 170 yards and scored on a 67-yarder with 2:01 left to help the Indianapolis Colts seal a 27-17 victory over the New England Patriots on Saturday night.
The Colts (8-6) solidified their playoff hopes by winning for the fifth time in six games — and ending an eight-game losing streak to the rival Patriots (9-5).
FINAL: Jonathan Taylor rushes for 170 yards as the @Colts get a statement win on Saturday night! #ForTheShoe #NEvsIND pic.twitter.com/jRoQEW0ktY
— NFL (@NFL) December 19, 2021
Taylor has run for a touchdown in 11 straight games to tie Hall of Famer Lenny Moore for the longest streak in franchise history.
New England had won seven straight and started the weekend in the top spot of the AFC playoff chase.
JONATHAN TAYLOR. 67 YARDS. GOOD NIGHT.
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But the Patriots could not overcome a 20-0 deficit because of too many uncharacteristic mistakes, including Taylor’s game-saving run.
